6744 stories by Devin O'Connor
Raynham Park Caesars Sportsbook Further Delayed on Suitability Concerns
The father-son owners of Raynham Park, George and Chris Carney, want to bring a Caesars Sportsbook to their former greyhound racetrack. But the Carneys' sports betting ambitions remain tied up with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Raynham Park ceased live greyhound on...
Jake’s 58 Casino Expansion Approved Despite Concerns
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on New York's Long Island has been approved to embark on a $200 million expansion and renovation project of the Islandia gaming complex. The Islandia Village Board voted unanimously 5-0 in favor of authorizing Jake's to undergo its...
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Jockey for Dr. Miriam Adelson Campaign Money
GOP 2024 presidential candidates are scurrying to prop up their campaign war chests, and in the Republican Party, the bank for the past several presidential election cycles has been held by the Adelsons. They are one of the country's richest families that...
North Carolina Casino Effort Criticized By Community Being Targeted
A North Carolina community being targeted for a casino resort through state legislation came out in droves this week to oppose such efforts. Rockingham County is one of three counties that would be designated as a permittable host for a commercial casino....
Missouri Casinos in St. Louis County Retain Smoking After Ordinance Extinguished
Missouri casinos in St. Louis County were facing a potential smoking ban after local government officials motioned to prohibit indoor smoking at the two gaming venues. St. Louis County borders the independent city of St. Louis. The county is home to two...
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $1.25B, Losers Get Free Krispy Kreme Donuts
The Mega Millions jackpot once again evaded players last night, as Tuesday marked the 30th consecutive drawing where no ticket matched all six numbers. Tuesday night's five white balls were 8-24-30-45-61 and the gold Mega Ball was 12. While more than 4.9...
Marina Bay Sands Teams With Ferrari for F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is partnering with Formula One (F1) Team Scuderia Ferrari for a multiyear deal. The pact features an array of events and promotions in the lead-up to the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Marina Bay Sands, often cited...
Pennsylvania Editorial Board Calls for Skill Gaming Ban, Cites Underage Gambling
The Editorial Board of The Patriot-News in Harrisburg believes Pennsylvania lawmakers would be smart to ban so-called "skill gaming" machines. The devices litter convenience stores, restaurants, and bars across the commonwealth. Skill gaming machines look, sound, and operate similarly to a traditional...
Macau Casino Revenue Tops $2B in July, Best Month Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Macau casino revenue eclipsed the $2 billion mark in a single month for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in January 2020. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Chinese Special Administrative Region totaled MOP22.126 billion (US$2.06 billion) in...
Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel Expansion Plan on New York’s Long Island Set for Approval
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel wants to invest $200 million to expand the Long Island gaming venue for the first time since it opened in 2017. Owned and operated by Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Suffolk OTB), company officials are hoping to double...
